Posted by Alara on December 4, 2002, at 23:02:03
In reply to Re: Is this atypical depression?, posted by viengsone on December 4, 2002, at 11:36:41
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> <<It sounds like what I've been through. I believe it's just your personality. I posted <withdrawal> You should check it out. Just as long as you don't have suicidal tendencies, I don't think you should go on anti-depressants. Maybe just plain old counseling or just talking to a friend would make you feel better. I have gone through all of that and I don't believe the drugs have helped at all. Coming off of them is another story. This is based on my life only, I know, and I'm sure some people anti-depressants have helped them greatly, but I believe the choice is totally up to you.
>Tom, as someone who has also experienced these symptoms, I agree with viensome. A chemical antidepressant is probably not necessary unless you are feeling suicidal. I do recommend St Johns Wort. I noticed a small significant improvement within 2-3 weeks and, after 6 weeks, my sleeping patterns started to normalise. I am now able to function normally in the workplace and have my energy and motivation back. I am feeling less sensitive to rejection and am less prone to anxiety. The wonderful thing about St Johns Wort is that it doesn't take away your true self. (On antidepressants, I was a different person. It was almost as though I had lost my soul.)
I do take a Xanax on those nights that I find it hard to sleep. This enables me to get the good night's rest that I need in order to stay on top of things.
Tom, you might also like to consider exercise. Although I have not been exercising regularly of late, exercise has helped me tremendously in the past. In my case it usually takes around 10 days of walking briskly for 45-50 minutes for the effect to kick in.
Good luck and let us know how you go!Alara
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